Leil Selichot 7581 / סליחות 11341

Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍

Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 11341 occurs after nightfall on .

Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.

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Dates for Leil Selichot

HolidayStartsEndsHebrew Date
Leil Selichot 7578 21 Elul 11338
Leil Selichot 7579 25 Elul 11339
Leil Selichot 7580 20 Elul 11340
Leil Selichot 7581 21 Elul 11341
Leil Selichot 7582 23 Elul 11342
Leil Selichot 7583 25 Elul 11343
Leil Selichot 7584 21 Elul 11344
Leil Selichot 7585 23 Elul 11345

References

The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
“Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
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Books (paid links)

The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld

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